Thanks for all the responses, especially the curses based vu meters... off
to try them, that's exactly what i meant :)
Personally I use arecord and then adjust the volume
level with a sound
editor later.
Thats' all very well but when recording you don't want to (a) go over
full scale or (b) have the incoming level so low that you lose resolution.
Adjusting the level digitally afterwards won't help with either of these
problems.
You are completely correct but if you know your system well then this
should not be a problem. If it is then do a retake or ditch the parts
that don't work.
right, well, exactly. that's what i've been doing and i've been getting
very very bored with it. consequently now delighted with the meter
suggestions :)
thanks!
jane